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The RIP Thread

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by durbar2003, Feb 3, 2016.

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  1. sb_73

    sb_73 Well-Known Member

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    RIP Billy but he was up against much better players for an England spot.
     
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    sb_73, Nov 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
  2. QPR999

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    QPR999, Nov 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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  3. IwasanotherwatfordR

    IwasanotherwatfordR Well-Known Member

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    That pic of Billy Bonds made me wonder if Admiral still existed. Apparently it does but I can’t see that their shirts are worn by any significant teams.
     
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    IwasanotherwatfordR, Dec 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Former England cricketer Robin Smith has passed away at the age of 62.

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    RIP <rose>
     
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    Taffvalerowdy, Dec 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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    Hoop-Leif Well-Known Member

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    One of my favourites when i watched cricket as a youth. 62 is no age at all. RIP
     
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    Hoop-Leif, Dec 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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  6. QPR999

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    Probably the best square cutter of the ball I've ever seen. RIP Robin

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    QPR999, Dec 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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  7. MickMack

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    Same here, great aggressive batsman.
     
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    MickMack, Dec 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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  8. Sooperhoop

    Sooperhoop Well-Known Member

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    The picture says it all, RIP Robin...
     
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    Sooperhoop, Dec 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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    Sad news & great player & only 62 RIP Robin
     
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    jeffranger, Dec 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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    He said he suffered from mental health issues and had said, he’d tried to take he life, twice.
    Very sad indeed. Great batsman.
    RIP Robin Smith
     
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    Didley Squat, Dec 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM

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